12 fall events to attend in Tomball, Magnolia through Oct. 30

There are several events taking place in the Tomball and Magnolia area this fall including 5Ks and fall festivals. Check out a few of them below. This list is not comprehensive.

Ainsley's Angels Twilight 5K

Ainsley's Angels in Houston is holding its seventh annual 5K with over 1,000 people in attendance including 100 athletes with disabilities. The event will help the nonprofit raise money to ensure everyone can experience endurance events and build awareness about America's special needs community.

• Oct. 5, 4-6 p.m. (packet pickup), 6-9 p.m. (5K and celebration)
• $25-$30
• Tomball ISD Event Center and Stadium, 20235 Cypress Rose Hill Road, Tomball
• www.ainsleysangels.org

Tomball Museum Center is holding its third annual car social featuring classic vintage vehicles, a kids’ zone, music, food trucks and a parade.

• Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Free
• Tomball Museum Center, 510 N. Pine St., Tomball
• www.tomballmuseumcenter.com

The second annual county fair in Emory Glen will feature free carnival rides, popcorn, cotton candy, and food for purchase from a variety of food trucks.

• Oct. 5, noon-4 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Emory Glen Alcove Pavilion, 21500 FM 1488, Magnolia
• www.emoryglen.com

The Halloween celebration will feature dining and strolling in costumes through downtown Tomball.

• Oct. 10, 5-9 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Downtown Tomball
• www.heartoftomballalliance.com

The fall festival will include a petting zoo, train rides, a bounce house, food trucks, face painting, henna and music.

• Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-noon
• Free (admission)
• 11606 Westlock Drive, Tomball
• www.thrivespeech.org

During the annual Spooktacular 2nd Saturday, the Tomball Depot Plaza will be transformed into a Halloween-themed event with a kids’ zone, local vendors with food and items for sale and photo ops.

• Oct. 12, 4 p.m.
• Free
• 201 S. Elm St., Tomball
• www.tomballtx.gov

The Wildwood United Methodist Church’s fourth annual market will include items from local artisans, craftsmen, and small local businesses with booths featuring woodworking, resin gifts, jewelry, handmade gifts, holiday decor and clothes.

• Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 8911 FM 1488, Magnolia
• www.wildwood-umc.org

This shopping event will feature over 50 vendors, a silent auction and concessions for purchase. The event supports the Tomball Methodist Church which provides services to those struggling with addiction and homelessness.

• Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 1603 Baker Drive, Tomball
• www.tomballmethodist.org

The community-wide annual fundraiser will include food, drinks, games, live entertainment, a raffle, bingo, a silent auction and crafts.

• Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 1111 S. Cherry St., Tomball
• www.stanne-tomball.org

Patient Housing Assistance is holding its fifth annual steak, bacon and barbecue spooktacular to help fund the cost of lodging for traveling patients.

• Oct. 26, 10 a.m.
• $100-$15,000
• Tomball VFW, 14408 Alice Road, Tomball
• www.patienthousingassistance.org

Cancer Kiss My Cooley is holding a Halloween-themed 5K to help support its cause to grant wishes to children with cancer. Costumes are not required but are encouraged. The 5K registration includes a chip-timed 5K certified course, food, music and entertainment.

• Oct. 26, 8 a.m.
• $35 (per person), $20 (children 12 years and under)
• 2130 S. Persimmon St., Tomball
• www.ckmc.org

The Magnolia Bible Church is holding a fall festival with food, live music, carnival rides and candy. Costumes are encouraged.

• Oct. 27, 2-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 31611 Nichols Sawmill Road, Magnolia
• www.magnolia.church